A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7254883 Details
Epoch: 339Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 61158149
epoch_slot_no: 73349
block_no: 7254706
slot_leader_id: 4634493
size: 88336
time: 2022-05-16 18:07:20
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x97b983e2935f7043934c719868bebe12fedc1ef23f8d838af94a0a79225084c6
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5